Ep. 2395 - The Brainrot Right Has LOST Its Mind

March 25, 2026

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Ben Shapiro critiques a fringe element of the right he terms the "brainrot right" for promoting conspiracies about Israel, Jews, and American institutions, while admiring autocratic regimes abroad. This group, including figures like Joe Kent, Candace Owens, and Tucker Carlson, contrasts sharply with polls showing strong Republican support for military action against Iran and regime change. Shapiro frames their rhetoric as a demoralizing force that weakens America, amid updates on the ongoing war.

Strong Republican Backing for Confronting Iran

Recent polls underscore broad GOP hawkishness on Iran. A CBS survey found 80% of Republicans favor replacing Iran's leaders with pro-U.S. ones, 90% prioritize Iranian safety and freedom, and 84% approve military action. Among young conservatives under 30, a Schoen Cooperman poll shows 61% support the war, with 66% seeing benefits to both Israel and the U.S., and 70% valuing the U.S.-Israel alliance. Overall Americans reject ending the conflict with the current regime in power (53-47%). Shapiro notes legitimate war concerns—like endgames and costs—but distinguishes them from brainrot claims alleging Jewish control of Trump or Israeli murder of Charlie Kirk.

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1 (00:30) **Episode Intro** - Ben introduces the "brain rot right" amid conspiracies and hysteria
2 (01:07) **Republican Polls on Iran** - CBS poll reveals 80-90% GOP backing regime change and military action
3 (02:46) **Defining Brain Rot Right** - Group pushes conspiracies like Jewish control of Trump, Israel killing Charlie Kirk
4 (03:28) **Joe Kent's Scandals** - Ex-counterterrorism director quits amid leak probe; suspected of feeding info to Candace Owens
5 (04:19) **Andrew Colvitt Clip** - Confirms sharing Kirk texts with Kent, who urged public release; Owens published them
6 (06:36) **Kent's Conspiracies** - Blames Israel for wars, Trump bamboozled; offers to testify for Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson
7 (09:04) **Candace Owens Defense** - Claims no prior Kent ties, protecting Kirk's "legacy" from Israel shift

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Show Notes

The brainrot wing of the Right is saying insane things about Charlie Kirk, Russia, and Islam; President Trump announces negotiations with Iran; and we’re joined by Florida gubernatorial contender Byron Donalds.

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